Instinct FreshDried Pates Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food - Cage-Free Chicken
Raw, fresh or freeze-dried food for cats · by Instinct
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What to watch for
- Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- High protein 40.4%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Pumpkin Seeds, Ground Flaxseeds, Lactic Acid, Montmorillonite Clay, Salmon Oil, Carrots, Apples, Butternut Squash, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Yeast Culture, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (For Freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 38% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 34% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 6% |
| Calories | 4,782 kcal/kg, 215 kcal/cup |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
Sizes and barcodes
- Instinct FreshDried Pates Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food - Cage-Free Chicken / 3 oz UPC 769949620709
- Instinct FreshDried Pates Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food - Cage-Free Chicken / 13 oz UPC 769949620730
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